Serif Normal Hodih 13 is a regular weight, normal width, medium contrast, italic, normal x-height font.
Keywords: book text, editorial, magazines, quotes, subheads, classic, bookish, formal, literary, refined, text emphasis, editorial tone, classic readability, typographic tradition, bracketed serifs, oldstyle influence, calligraphic, diagonal stress, sharp terminals.
This italic serif shows a traditional text-face construction with bracketed serifs, moderate stroke contrast, and a steady rightward slant. Curves exhibit a calligraphic feel with diagonal stress, while joins and serif transitions stay controlled rather than flamboyant. Capitals are fairly upright in presence but still share the italic rhythm, and the overall spacing reads balanced for continuous text. Numerals and lowercase maintain a consistent texture, with rounded forms and crisp terminals that keep the silhouette clean.
It suits long-form reading in books and editorial layouts where an italic with a traditional voice is needed. It also works well for pull quotes, introductions, and subheads that benefit from emphasis while retaining a classic, typographic feel.
The tone is classic and literary, evoking traditional book typography and editorial refinement. Its italic posture adds a sense of motion and emphasis without becoming overly decorative, making it feel formal and composed rather than casual.
The design appears intended as a dependable, conventional italic companion for text typography, prioritizing a smooth reading rhythm and classic serif detailing. Its moderate contrast and restrained calligraphic cues aim for elegance and clarity across typical print-style settings.
The font’s rhythm relies on smooth, flowing curves paired with firm serif anchors, creating a clear baseline and a stable text color. The italic is expressive enough for emphasis and display lines, yet restrained in its detailing so it still reads like a conventional text serif.